There is a major misconception with the origin of “kennel cough”. The name itself suggests that your dog can get kennel cough at a boarding facility, which is true; but only partially true. “Kennel cough” should be called canine cough, because that’s exactly what it is. Similar to the common cold, it can be spread [...]
There is no specific guideline on how often to bathe your dog, although certain factors like quality and texture of his/her coat will be a good indication. Look for matting, build up, oils, and smell of the coat to determine when to bathe your dog. Regular brushing can help extend time between baths, and keep [...]
We do not recommend the use of rawhide and cow hooves. Both have a danger of lodging in the intestines and can result in painful obstruction and possibly surgery. As a further danger, most of these products are produced with chemicals we would not like to see our pets ingest.
Unfortunately, yes. Even though we take every precaution to protect your pet from being exposed to disease while staying at Applewood Pet Resort, it is possible for them to contract an airborne illness from another pet. This is why current vaccinations are mandatory- it is for the health of your pet! To further reduce the [...]
Reservations allow us to staff appropriately to provide the utmost in service and care for you and your pets! We request that you make reservations as much in advance of your pet’s visit as possible. Although we attempt to accommodate all requests for lodging, we do experience certain “peak periods,” generally occurring around busy holiday [...]
In addition to dog and cat lodging, we also open our doors to birds, exotics, and small animals.
Of course! Please feel free to contact us at any time during regular business hours to check on your pet. We’ll be happy to give you an update!
Each guest receives a card and collar for identification purposes when checking in. This identification card contains important personal information and care instructions and accompanies your pet throughout his/her stay.
Upon check-in, you will be asked to designate a dollar amount for your pet in the event of an emergency. Our first course of action is to contact you and contact your veterinarian. Should you be out of touch, and depending on the severity of the situation, we may make a decision to treat your [...]
Of course! An Applewood staff member is on premises 24 hours per day for the safety and well-being of your pet.